2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large vs Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 — Comparison
2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2018–2022 | 2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Umberto Felci | Daniel Andrieu |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) |
| LWL | 9.55 m (31.3 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,900 kg (13,007 lbs) | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.5 m² (608 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 30 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large was penned by Umberto Felci. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was designed by Daniel Andrieu.
In terms of size, the 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large measures 10.30m (33.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 at 10.94m (35.9ft) with a 3.55m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is 0.64m longer than the 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large. The 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large displaces approximately 16% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.58 and 56.5 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600, with an SA/D of 20.92 and 61.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has a comfort ratio of 13.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 28.8% for the 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large and 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2018 Dufour 360 Grand Large offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.